Jamaicans have been exhorted to embrace the values and attitudes which have served to make the nation great, and have properly molded the lives of the country’s young people, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen. Addressing a reception, held in his honour by the Portland Lay Magistrates Association at the Folly…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Dr. Patrick Allen, is seeking the support of the police for his ‘I Believe’ campaign, which aims at inspiring and motivating Jamaicans to achieve their full potential. “I believe that the Police Federation can pilot a segment of the ‘I Believe’ programme, which would serve to inspire and motivate…
Students from high schools and tertiary institutions in the county of Middlesex had the opportunity to share their concerns, dreams, aspirations and vision for Jamaica with Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Dr. Patrick Allen, at a youth consultative breakfast, held last Friday (May 15), at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club. The Youth Consultative…
Governor-General His Excellency the Most Honourable Patrick Allen will host a Youth Consultation on Friday May 15, 2009 at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club. The consultation which forms a part of the Governor-General Achievement Awards Scheme (GGAAS) will be held under the theme ‘I Believe’ and will involve a select group of students from…
Businessman Desmond Blades, who was today (May 12) conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ), has said that he is “most grateful” for the honour. He said he hopes that his contribution to the nation had been a significant one and that he is happy the national recognition is “now considered due”. Mr. Blades, who…
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Dr. Patrick Allen, has urged more training of persons for the productive sector, if Jamaica is to rebound after the global economic crisis has ended. “It is very important that we train individuals to function in the productive sector. unless we do this, as a country, we will…
Spouse of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Honourable Patricia Allen, has encouraged students to be “hungry and thirsty for reading.” But, even as she urged them to read widely, she cautioned students to, “guard well what you read, because you can read things that can also destroy your minds. Books, like friends, should be…
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Dr Patrick Allen, has thanked Jamaicans overseas for their continued support of the country. Speaking at a special recognition ceremony, held in his honour at the Mount Sinai Seventh-day Adventist Church in Orlando, Florida, recently, Dr Allen said the Diaspora had contributed significantly to Jamaica’s development. He called…
